Identification Technician I

Job Title: Identification Technician I Department: ID Bureau Hiring Range: $17.00 - $19.48 Compensation Grade: 2001 Compensation Pay Range: $16.67 - $23.34 Posted Internally and Externally Job Posting End Date: March 05, 2024 Purpose of the position: The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical work to collect, enter, maintain, and utilize electronic information in support of... criminal justice agencies and the general public in a 24/7 operation. Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High School or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in data entry and/or criminal justice; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Typical Work Schedule: Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures. Regular, predictable attendance is essential *Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours and weekends, during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc.). Essential Functions of the position: Enter and maintain accurate data for criminal justice agencies and Emergency Services in a timely and professional manner; provide data to agencies. Create and maintain electronic data within the Records Management System (RMS) in relation to biographical, physical location information and county-wide pawn activity, transfers information from local criminal justice agencies, institutions, and state system to RMS. Create and maintain in real time all bookings into the Jail Management System (JMS). Provide help and information to customers at front counter applying for Pistol Purchase permits, Concealed Carry permits, fingerprints, criminal record checks, etc. Capture civilian and law enforcement fingerprints, using both ink and electronic methods. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of inputting data into a computerized system. Knowledge of comparing and identifying master name information. Knowledge of databased information systems. Skill to communicate orally and electronically. Skill to exercise good judgment in a demanding situation. Skill to use social skills involved with dealing with people in a potentially high stress situation/environment. Skill in data entry. Ability to work in a 24/7 environment including holidays. Ability to work effectively with co-workers and others in a close setting. Ability to manipulate data within a computerized database. Ability to create and maintain electronic data and information within the CJIS system. Ability to grow professionally as systems and technology changes. In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must reside within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility. Select a job and click the blue Apply button to complete your application. Please attach a resume and cover letter if possible. Then, submit your application by the Job Posting End Date to be considered. Our hiring managers begin reviewing applications after the Job Posting End Date and will contact applicants soon after. Thank you for your patience as we give each application the time and attention that it deserves. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you have equivalent experience and/or education we encourage you to apply

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